Category: GS 3
Quantum Technology and World Quantum Day
On April 14, the scientific community observed World Quantum Day, an occasion designed to highlight the influence of quantum science in various disciplines.
The Indian seafarer deserves better in choppy high seas
With Indians playing a significant role in keeping the global shipping industry running, their welfare and safety acquires significance
Empower the guardians of the earth, do not rob them
A unilateral decision to establish three wildlife sanctuaries in the southern Nicobar will deprive the indigenous peoples of their ancestral territories and lifeways
Scientists and a wish list for the incoming government
Supporting science and scientists is essential in India’s quest to become a major economic powerhouse.
Agroforestry and Small-scale farmers
The widespread implementation of agroforestry in India by small-scale farmers is currently hindered by both ecological and socio-economic challenges.
On India’s ‘heat action plans’
With rising temperatures, the efficacy of existing measures, such as Heat Action Plans (HAPs), in mitigating the adverse impacts of heatwaves has come under scrutiny.
India’s Arctic imperative
In March 2024, India successfully concluded its first winter expedition in the Arctic, marking a significant milestone in its polar research efforts.
India’s missing jobs — and where the next government can find them
India faces a significant challenge in creating enough jobs to sustain its burgeoning population.
ISRO’s ‘zero orbital debris’ milestone
ISRO ensured practically zero debris left in earth orbit after the PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission
What is a citizen’s ‘right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change’, underlined by Supreme Court?
Supreme Court has expanded the scope of Articles 14 and 21 to include the “right against the adverse effects of climate change”.
Marching ahead with technology absorption
The Indian Army has designated the year 2024 as the ‘Year of Technology Absorption’ to embrace disruptive technologies.
Will India experience more heat wave days this summer?
Indian Meteorological Department predicts above-average heat wave days for India, impacting multiple regions.